Sift
Sift is a Common Sorcery from Stronghold (42) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Sift suits collectors and players working on Stronghold who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Sift from Stronghold?
Sift is a Sorcery in Stronghold numbered 42. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Sift (42) from Stronghold should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Sift worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.16 for Sift. Low and high spread runs $0.16 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; Normal: $0.16. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Stronghold |
|---|---|
| Number | 42 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.16 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| Normal | $0.16 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Sift?
Sift is a Common printing in Stronghold. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.
What are the key details for Sift?
Sift lists as Sorcery. Artist: Pete Venters. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Stronghold. Collector number 42 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1998.
Cactaur's take
Sift (42) from Stronghold should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Sift is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Stronghold, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.16 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; Normal: $0.16).
- Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Sift from Stronghold?
Sift is a Common Sorcery from Stronghold numbered 42 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Sift worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.16 for ungraded Sift. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Sift?
Sift is catalogued as Common in Stronghold. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Stronghold.
Is Sift legal in Commander or Standard?
Sift shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Sift near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.16. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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